Emmerdale (1972) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Emmerdale1972

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What We Think

Emmerdale’s early decades are practically a time capsule of classic, non-woke soap values, family, tradition, and realism all taking precedence over modern identity politics. Later iterations show a touch more modernity, but the overall woke level remains refreshingly low.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

Emmerdale began as a traditional rural drama centered on farming families with storylines focused on everyday struggles and relationships, rather than identity politics or forced diversity. Most characters were cast based on fit for their rural settings and realistic story arcs.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

For decades, Emmerdale depicted classic values, with family, tradition, religion, and rural masculinity forming the backbone of its narrative. Later seasons showed some moderate shifts, but the core remained rooted in British traditionalism, especially in its early years.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The early, defining years of Emmerdale displayed a range of beliefs, with traditional outlooks front and center. Little evidence of 'all characters marching to the same ideological drum' until relatively modern updates, keeping it quite pluralistic for much of its run.

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